Professional. Cost Effective. Proven Service. But don't just take our word for it...
Kelvin Squire
Principal, Stratford Primary School
Former President, NZ Principals Federation
"Education Services offer a very cost effective and immediate service. They have the personnel with the expertise and integrity that helps to ensure consistent financial reporting to my trustees and the community.
Boards of Trustees may change but the quality of financial reporting remains first class."


  
Mike Tilyard
Principal, Tairua Primary School
"Over the 14 years that I have been using Education Services they have provided an outstanding service.
Information is readily available, reports are on-time and the auditing process is simple.
As the new Principal of Tairua School from 2003 I was happy to see our Board opt to change and use Education Services. This has meant a lot to me as Principal as I know I can rely on Education Services to provide what I need."


  

Geoff Lovegrove
Principal, Lytton Street School, Feilding
Former President, now National Treasurer New Zealand Principals' Federation
"Now into our seventh year with Education Services, we have never had any regrets. We needed professional service, easy access, good quality feedback and regular, accurate reporting. They have performed "above and beyond the call", resulting in clean, favourable audits each year. The RELATIONSHIP is important, and we have truly appreciated the efforts the company has made to ensure total satisfaction. I have also worked with a number of smaller schools, and have recommended they consider using Education Services. The company has grown, but has not lost its personal touch. I have no hesitation in recommending them."


 

David Jopson
Principal, Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School
"Our school has had an excellent working relationship with Education Services now for a number of years. Successive Board Treasurers', our Executive Officer and myself have all been impressed with Education Service's quality financial management and reporting. Having been Principal of two schools, where all matters of finance were undertaken by the school; where efficient office staff worked long hours to process accounts and produce reports that were adequate, there is simply no comparison in terms of quality and up to date comprehensive financial reporting. Education Services offer a highly professional service that provides our school with a first class accounting service; detailed, easy to interpret monthly reports; a transparent and effective audit trail, up to date Assets register and a personal approach that is second to none. I recommend Education Services as a quality financial service provider backed by a friendly, efficient staff who understand a school's business requirements."


 

Deborah Butt
Principal, Newlands School
"Education Services has provided our school with reliable service of high value for over ten years. We are provided with excellent personal service.
The administration staff appreciate that they don’t have to worry about the end of year accounts, complete GST returns and that they have no cheques to write out. It is all done for us!
The best thing about Education Services is that they are just a phone call or an email away and they are always friendly and helpful."


  

Tony Pope
Principal, Selwyn School, Rotorua
Secretary, Rotorua Principals Association
"We have been associated with Education Services since 2002 and I continue to have nothing but praise for the quality of their financial reporting. The provision of data in graph form means that all board members have a clear understanding of our position each month while the comprehensive report provides us with full details of all transactions. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Of all the organisations that our school deals with, Education Services is one of the most efficient and effective. I cannot endorse them highly enough! "


 

Shane Ngatai
Principal, Rhode Street Primary School, Hamilton
National Co-President Te Akatea Maori Principal's Association
"When I arrived at Rhode Street three years ago, I had never worked with Education Services before and was a little skeptical of any contracted provider. We completed a comprehensive self review process of the school's financial position and invited Steven Whittaker from the Rotorua office to come and tell us why we should retain their services. We found Steven to be entirely up front and open. His financial knowledge of schools and how they work was impressive. We did not need any further convincing or to be sold a product. What Education Services and Steven offered was a professional business relationship based on trust and effective communication. Our Board, staff and school community fully appreciate the excellent and timely service we receive. Education Services frees up valuable time for all of us and works with us to achieve our strategic goals. We fully endorse what Education Services can offer any school. As Co-President of New Zealand's largest professional Maori educationalists organisation, I can confidently state that many of our member schools are also in a positive business relationship with Education Services. These guys deliver."


 

Pem Bird
Poutoko
Te Kura Kaupapa Motuhake O Tawhiuau
"We have been associated with Education Services since 2002 and I continue to have nothing but praise for the quality of their financial reporting. The provision of data in graph form means that all board members have a clear understanding of our position each month while the comprehensive report provides us with full details of all transactions. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Of all the organisations that our school deals with, Education Services is one of the most efficient and effective. I cannot endorse them highly enough! "


 

April Tauelangi
Chairperson - NZSTA Waikato
"Education Services provides a very efficient and proactive financial service. They have been of service to our Region for 4 years now and we continue to recommend them highly to our member schools. As a dedicated educational financial provider their reports are transparent and hassle free. Their recommendations are timely to ensure we take full advantage of any benefits that may be available. The newsletters and advice is very user-friendly and transition any time of year for Boards is made stress-free as their systems are tried and true with still the opportunity to adapt to meet individual school needs. The best decision we made was to transfer to Education Services - Rotorua. Come join us? STRESS-FREE, USER-FRIENDLY, TRANSPARENT, DEDICATED AND TIMELY"


 

Marion Fitchett
Principal, Ngaio School, Wellington
Editor, NZ Principal
"As Principal of Ngaio School on receiving the MoE letter regarding the changed and enhanced requirements for the Audit, I file it thinking, 'not my problem'. I know that Education Services will be completely up to speed and all will be well. I frequently ring the Education Services staff with new queries, such as how to meet the requirements of organisations when we are applying for extra funding. The staff are always polite and helpful. I have learned to use the website to track the spending of particular funding codes. My Board are very happy with the reports we receive each month and we meet our local manager about once a year and seek advice on ways we could improve aspects of our school-based systems. I have no hesitation in recommending Education Services as a sound organisation with a friendly, approachable face."


 

Wendy Esera
Principal, Evans Bay Intermediate, Wellington
"Education Services provides for schools financial management that is second to none. I have recently moved to Evans Bay Intermediate School and since arriving here, we have changed to Education Services. Having worked with them in my previous school I was well used to the highly effective service that they provide. The job of managing school finances has grown enormously over the years. It is a huge job, far too big for one person in any school office to do. Education Services provide me with complete peace of mind in the critically important area of school finances. The monthly reports which include graphs, allow the Board to see at a glance how well the school is tracking financially throughout the year. The staff at Education Services are superb to deal with too!"


  

Vern Stevens
Principal, Selwyn Park School, Dargaville
"I am not an accountant and have never had the desire to be one. Principalship, however, has put me in the position where I need first class accounting expertise. Education Services provides my school with this. The detailed summaries, journals and graphs give my Board, my Admin Officer and myself, a clear picture of where our finances are on a monthly basis. This leaves us to be confident with our financial situation as well as enabling us to be flexible in our fiscal management. Annual audit time can also cause huge stress. The great team at Education Services support us through this with a minimum of fuss."


 

Geoff Skudder
Principal, Whangarei Primary School
"Whangarei Primary School converted to Education Services in July of 2006 when they took over from the former Northland based School Accounting Support Services (SASS). We have been really pleased with the transition and are really happy with the service offered. The staff is very approachable and obliging. We have found the monthly reports to be very easy to follow and they provide a thorough account of the schools finances. I would thoroughly recommend Education Services as a very professional and efficient provider."


 

Laurayne Tafa
Principal, Homai Primary School, Auckland

"WOW" what a difference Education Services has made to our efficiency and much more than just fiscal efficiency. It has also allowed us to be more accurate with strategic planning ensuring we get the best value from our funds. Steve was invaluable to our school as we transitioned from a executive officer system to that of Education Services. He assisted our whole office team to get the new systems up and running and ongoing help is readily available and timely - no question is a dumb question for ESL. Steve also walked us through a quality budgeting process and I rate this as some of the most relevant professional development I have received as a first time principal. We have had the freedom of designing our budget with codes to align with school priorities and the reports are extremely easy to use - especially for a new Board. We strongly recommend this service to all schools."


 

Jeremy Edwards
Principal, Northland School, Wellington
"Education Services have been Northland School's financial reporting provider for many years. When I arrived several years ago as a first-time Principal it was with great relief to find that the school's financial services were in excellent hands and that no question of mine was too small or low-level for them to answer. Help was always just a quick phone call away. The detailed, easy to follow monthly reports allow me to keep a supervisory eye on the day-to-day expenditure of the school. The monthly summary sheets provides the Board with a clear easy to follow picture of the school's finances. New accounting requirements and procedures are never a problem for us as Education Services are there to provide up-to-the minute advice and guidance."


 

Nolian Andrew
Principal, Wainui Beach School, Gisborne
"As a first time Principal I have found Education Services to be extremely helpful. They have taken the time to establish a personal relationship with our office manager and myself. The staff have always been willing to take the time to clarify anything I needed to know, more than once if necessary! Throughout the year we are visited by the Ed Services staff who explain clearly any issues we have, and are more than happy to explain our financial situation with our BOT. I have felt very secure in the knowledge that what I was doing financially was correct, especially having to learn all the intricacies of running a school. The reports are very informative and the inclusion of graphs has made it easy for the BOT and myself to see visually that we are on track. Furthermore the level of support we receive is outstanding. I cannot speak highly enough of the team at Education Services."


 

Lorraine Williamson
Principal, Opunake Primary School
"I had used Education Services in other schools prior to my appointment at Opunake and found their service to be highly effective and professional. Opunake had been completing their own accounts and the systems were difficult to follow and the audit process a nightmare. We became clients of ESL three years ago and have never regretted the decision.We access up to date information electronically, receive graphs every quarter and detailed reports are accurate and easy to follow. Time spent processing accounts has reduced greatly and the office administrator finds the system much simpler. Additional assistance is only a phone call away and it is nice to speak directly with the person who prepares our accounts. Our school is 'fund holder' for EHSAS and JSIF projects and accurate reporting to partner schools is made easy with the detailed reports prepared by Education Services. We strongly recommend Education Services to any future clients."


 
  Silks
Chartered Accountants

"Education Services have proven to be leaders in their field of financial management and reporting. The information provided for audit by them is of the highest standard and leads to an effective cost efficient audit.
By contrast the audit function of those schools who take on their own financial management is generally more difficult, which results in significant audit cost increases and delays in completion times.
We commend most highly the professional service provided by Education Services.”


  
  PricewaterhouseCoopers
Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers

"As we audit a large number of schools, and the audits need to be completed over a short time period, it is imperative the Financial accounts and the underlying records are well prepared and easy to follow. Education Services does take care to make sure that everything required for the audit is there. They are also proactive in their approach to the audit process – ensuring that all issues likely to arise during the course of the audit, have in fact been dealt with before the audit commences.
We certainly appreciate their professionalism and co-operation."